Notice how often the word "allegedly" is used. It protects them from
legal proceedings. Unfortunately, when later information disproves the
headline, seldom is a retraction given the same space as the original
"news"
Gregg
"Barry B. Bean" wrote:
>
> As a commodity producer myself, I am very sympathetic to the losses
> producers face when the media presents untrue or biased reports of
> dangers associated with their crops. Apple producers lost millions
> over the Alar scare, and grain farmers stand to lose money over
> unfounded paranoia about seed varieties. While speech may be free,
> the consequences arent, and in many cases, the speaker isn't the
> person paying the bill.
>
> That said, did anyone notice whether any of the press photographers
> covering the Winfrey vs farmers trial were using OM bodies and Zuiko
> glass?
>
> BBB
>
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> B.B. Bean bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Bean & Bean Cotton Co/Bean Farms http://www.beancotton.com
> Peach Orchard, MO
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